EarlyAct members helped hang lights at the Quad City Botanical Center. This is in preparation for the annual "Winter Lights" event, which features over 315,000 lights around the 5 acres of gardens. We hung lights around various plants and exhibits in the tropical sun garden and readied light curtains to hang outside. You can come and see our handiwork at the QCBC from November 21-December 31st.
about 17 hours ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of students hanging Christmas lights at the Botanical Center
7th-grade students in Mr. Baresel's Financial Literacy Class pitched ideas & business plans to several parents who volunteered to be the Sharks on Shark Tank. The entrepreneurial junior high students explained their businesses & business plans & fielded withering questioning over their sales, investment plans & marketing. They all swam with the sharks & managed to come out with their heads above water.
1 day ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of students pitching business ideas to a panel of parents
photo collage of students pitching business ideas to a panel of parents
The Daughters of the King group met this morning & reflected on Isaiah 40:29-31 & how this passage shows that even when we may be tired & weary, those who hope in the Lord will be renewed. We can reflect on giving our best in school, with friends, & at home, knowing that God sees our efforts & gives us strength.
2 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
autumn tree with starry night graphic
Shoutout to our Basket Raffle winner, Lincoln, who traded his textbooks for a broom & a dolly as our official Custodian for the Day!
He worked hard alongside Mr. Hessman, helping haul furniture &office supplies, scaling the ladder to check the roof 😲, & updating our outdoor school sign! He earned that celebratory pizza lunch! 🎉
2 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of a student being the honorary custodian for the day
Mr. Baresel's 7th grade social studies classes experienced the frustration of the British taxes of the 1760s firsthand today! They experienced "The King's Starbursts." They had a "King" & "Parliament" who taxed the clothing items they were wearing, with the cost paid in Starbursts. The catch? They had no say in making the tax laws. This hands-on lesson perfectly illustrated the principle of "no taxation without representation," showing them exactly why the colonists got so angry & sparking the drive toward the American Revolution!
3 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
students at desks exchanging candy
student standing at podium
two students exchanging candy
students posing is group as "debtors' prison"
students posing with cups of candy
student posing with yellow sticky note

Christmas will be here before we know it! 🎄There are just SIX shopping weekends left. Stop by our business office or go online to get your RaiseRight gift cards for all your shopping and gift-giving needs. 🎁
🔗https://www.raiseright.com/

4 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
RaiseRight flier with fall leaves graphic
Hey 5th & 6th grade girls! Don't forget there is a Daughters of the King meeting before school TOMORROW, Friday 11/14 at 7:40am. You won't want to miss it!
4 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
Daughters of the King club poster
We were so proud to host our annual Veterans Day Program! Our students did an amazing job reading their poems ✍️ and essays, and the school choir sounded incredible 🎤.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the veterans 🫡 who came to share this special time with us. Your sacrifice is never forgotten! Thanks also to our supportive families and guests 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

And a huge shout-out to the incredible Ms. Lee for organizing every perfect detail! 🥳
5 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of school Veterans Day program
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the incredible American veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your courage, commitment, and selflessness are an inspiration to us all.

Thank you for protecting our freedoms. We honor you today and always.
6 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
American flag with "Thank You Veterans" in maroon text, featuring Jordan logo in bottom left corner

Alleman presents... Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat!
WHERE: Alleman High School’s Dr. Tracy Spaeth Performing Arts Center 
WHEN: November 13, 14 & 15 at 7:00 PM & November 16 at 2:00 PM. 
PURCHASE: Tickets are available online or at the box office before the show. 
Come support our talented cast of 70 Alleman, Jordan, and Seton students as they bring this timeless tale of dreams, family, and resilience to the stage in full technicolor!

7 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
flier for AHS musical
In Mrs. Kroft's Science class, 6th grade took core samples from playdough and began to analyze and discuss how earth’s crust is made up of different types of rocks and minerals.
7 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
students taking core samples from playdoh
students taking core samples from playdoh
students taking core samples from playdoh
students taking core samples from playdoh
students taking core samples from playdoh
core samples from playdoh

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month who were nominated by their teachers for displaying the virtue of Honesty. Well done, Jaguars!

8 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
group photo of students holding certificates on a church altar
Need Spirit Wear?! You're in luck!
WINTER SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 16TH.
Delivered to school the first week of December. The online shop closes on Sunday, November 16, at 11:59 pm.
https://jcsspirit25holidays.itemorder.com/shop/home/
9 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
AI generated image of a jaguar wearing a blue Jordan tee in front of a school playground

Each fall, thousands of students join forces to end hunger in our area. Partnered with Alleman Catholic High School, Jordan Catholic School joined the fight. This year, our Jordan Jaguars collected 6,228 food items to be donated to the River Bend Food Bank! Special shout-outs go to our top student contributor, 5th grader, Greyson, who brought in 502 items, and our top class contributors in 4Z, who collected 1087 items. Way to go, Jaguars!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED & CONTRIBUTED!

9 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of student participating in the Student Hunger Drive

One of our 3rd graders, James, knocked it out of the park! He served as PE Teacher for the day! He won this privilege at our annual basket raffle fundraiser. James led and played wiffle ball with 6th - 8th graders and flag football with his 3rd grade classmates. Way to go, James!

10 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
student posing with teacher in front of school logo on white wall
Ms. Nimrick's 2nd grade is a busy place! Students used their skills to tackle the Math concept of place value. The students moved effortlessly between small group instruction, digital math practice and partner work with leadership assignments. One lucky duck was spotted "doing the right thing" and will receive a shout out at the end of the day! Ms. Nimrick also tracks positive behavior by tallying classroom instances of following procedures. If the teacher prompts are less than their tallies of following procedures, the whole classroom is celebrated! What an encouraging classroom that balances rigor and engagement with a routine environment.
10 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
students working together on a classroom carpet
classroom bulletin board
teacher working with students at small group table
students working at their tables
digital panel with instructions and group members listed
Mr. Baresel earned a shout out from a student in his 8th grade social studies class.
Orthodontic Group holds a contest called "Too Cool for School" and Mr. B received the following comments: My favorite thing about Mr. B is he really helps us when we are learning. He has a great approach when teaching, like"this day in history" where we learn about something that happened on a certain day in history. He also makes his classes really fun and that is why he is my favorite teacher.
Way to go Mr. Baresel, thank you for connecting with our students.
11 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
teacher and student posing in the hallway
The 7th grade reenacted the Boston Massacre through a short play in Mr. Baresel's Social Studies class. The colonists fell to the ground and the spark of liberty was ignited!
#donttreadoneme
14 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of students reenacting the Boston Massacre
photo collage of students reenacting the Boston Massacre
Ever wished you could support Jordan Catholic School while shopping at Aldi? 😋
Now, you can! RaisRight now offers the Grocery & Auto Mastercard. It is available to purchase online or in our business office for $50 or $100. Jordan Catholic School receive 2.5% back! 💸
14 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
informational flier about purchasing gift cards to use at Aldi
On this All Souls Day, we remember our loved ones who have gone before us. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
15 days ago, Jordan Catholic School
sun peeking out from behind clouds with the words All Souls Day